Misty Copeland began ballet lessons at 13. A prodigy, she was dancing en pointe just three months later, all while her family faced housing insecurity. In 2015, the trailblazing ballerina became the first African American woman to become a principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre. Copeland joins us to discuss her illustrious career, overcoming adversity and her mission to make the dance community more inclusive for all.
Misty Copeland, American Ballet Theatre Principal Dancer & Misty Copeland Foundation President
Interviewer: Julia Boorstin, CNBC Senior Media & Tech Correspondent
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24 авг 2024
